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Duffy Dazzles: NZ Pace Attack Gears Up for T20 WC
9 Jan
Summary
- Jacob Duffy, T20I's second-ranked bowler, will debut at the World Cup.
- Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand's balanced T20 World Cup squad.
- Vikram Rathour is likely to join Sri Lanka as batting coach for the tournament.
New Zealand's T20 World Cup campaign will feature the debut of second-ranked T20I bowler Jacob Duffy, who spearheads a potent pace attack including Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry. The 15-member squad, under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, offers significant spin depth and versatile all-rounders, promising a well-rounded team for the tournament commencing February 7.
The Black Caps' bowling unit is further bolstered by Adam Milne and Jimmy Neesham, with Kyle Jamieson as a fast-bowling reserve. Spin options include Ish Sodhi, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra, providing coach Rob Walter with multiple tactical choices. Specialist batters Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, and Tim Seifert complete the lineup.
In related news, former India batting coach Vikram Rathour is reportedly close to joining the Sri Lankan team in a coaching capacity for the World Cup. Rathour, who previously worked with the Indian team, may join the Sri Lankan squad next week, bringing his expertise to their batting lineup.
